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$289+ Cheap flights from Traverse City to San Francisco (TVC - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Traverse City to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:19 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:00 amTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:05 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:37 pmTVC - SFO
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2111:59 pmSFO - TVC
2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amTVC - SFO
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3011:35 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:32 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/219:10 pmSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$861
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amTVC - SFO
2 stops11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amTVC - SFO
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:35 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$877

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

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November

Average price

$518
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Traverse City

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San Francisco

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Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 1/7

5:48 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

10:54 pm-11:24 am

1 stop9h 30m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/10

5:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

5:45 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 1/7

5:48 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:54 pm-11:24 am

1 stop9h 30m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/9

5:49 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$294

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/10

5:49 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-10:26 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$294

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 1/7

5:48 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:30 pm-11:24 am

2 stops13h 54m

$337

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/16

10:40 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

10:31 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 57m

$339

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 2/19

5:46 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:54 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 25m

$359

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/17

1:41 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$534

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/17

6:17 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 29m

$601

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Traverse City to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Traverse City-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Traverse City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco (average of $282). Flying from Traverse City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TVC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Traverse City to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Traverse City to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Traverse City to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Traverse City to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to San Francisco?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Traverse City to San Francisco in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 52m. There are 1956 mi between Traverse City and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Traverse City to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Traverse City to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $288, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Traverse City to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Traverse City to San Francisco are Sun Country Air ($122), American Airlines ($148), and Delta ($148).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Traverse City to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Traverse City to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco (average of $282). Flying from Traverse City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Traverse City to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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